Silver Fish
Leptatherina Presbyteroides
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameLeptatherina Presbyteroides
Other namesElongate Hardyhead, Port Lincoln Hardyhead, Prettyfish, Swan River Hardyhead, Tamar Hardyhead
SizeUp to 11 cm (4.3 in)
WeightA few grams
FamilyHardyhead / Atherinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries, bays, inlets & harbours in schools amongst sandy & seagrass areas
